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Hospitals Add Beds — Why Emergency Departments Are Still Strained

Why Mallorca’s Emergency Departments Struggle in Flu Season

Flu and respiratory infections are putting Mallorca hospitals under pressure, with emergency departments struggling to free up beds.

Published: April 22, 2026
Hospitals Add Beds — Why Emergency Departments Are Still Strained

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Why are emergency departments in Mallorca so crowded during flu season?

Mallorca’s hospitals often come under pressure in winter because flu and other respiratory infections rise at the same time. When more people need admission, emergency departments fill up quickly and patients may wait longer for a bed. The strain is usually linked not only to patient numbers, but also to staffing and discharge bottlenecks.

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